Word details

耳元

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 耳元.

Dictionary

Entry

耳元みもと耳許NounFreq #3625
1

Usu. 耳元で

close to the ear

Examples
彼は私の耳元でその答えを囁いた。
He whispered the answer in my ear.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

ear

6 strokesFrequency 1,328JLPT N4Grade 1

On

Kun

みみ

Nanori

がみ

beginning, former time, origin

4 strokesFrequency 192JLPT N3Grade 2

On

ゲンガン

Kun

もと

Nanori

ちかはじめはるゆきよし

permit, approve

11 strokesFrequency 720JLPT N2Grade 5

On

キョ

Kun

ゆる.すもと

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